Zamudio-García J, Porras-Vázquez JM, Losilla ER, Marrero-López D. Enhancing the Electrochemical Performance in Symmetrical Solid Oxide Cells through Nanoengineered Redox-Stable Electrodes with Exsolved Nanoparticles.
ACS Appl Mater Interfaces 2024;
16:555-568. [PMID:
38145419 DOI:
10.1021/acsami.3c13641]
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Abstract
Symmetrical solid oxide cells (SSOCs) have recently gained significant attention for their potential in energy conversion due to their simplified cell configuration, cost-effectiveness, and excellent reversibility. However, previous research efforts have mainly focused on improving the electrode performance of perovskite-type electrodes through different doping strategies, neglecting microstructural optimization. This work presents novel approaches for the nanostructural tailoring of (La0.8Sr0.2)0.95Fe1-xTixO3-δ (LSFTx, x = 0.2 and 0.4) electrodes using a single-step spray-pyrolysis deposition process. By incorporating these electrodes into a Ce0.9Gd0.1O1.95 (CGO) porous backbone or employing a nanocomposite architecture with nanoscale particle size, we achieved significant improvements in the polarization resistance (Rp) compared with traditional screen-printed electrodes. To further boost the fuel oxidation performance, a Ni-doping strategy, coupled with meticulous microstructural optimization, was implemented. The exsolution of Ni nanoparticles under reducing conditions resulted in remarkable Rp values as low as 0.34 and 0.11 Ω cm2 in air and wet H2 at 700 °C, respectively. Moreover, an electrolyte-supported cell with symmetrical electrodes demonstrated a stable maximum power density of 617 mW cm-2 at 800 °C. These findings highlight the importance of combining electrode composition optimization with advanced morphology control in the design of highly efficient and durable SSOCs.
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